Research-Backed Strategies for Growth

Unlock the Power of Curiosity

Discover how to cultivate curiosity, ignite passion, and develop the explorer's mindset that transforms how you learn, adapt, and thrive.

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Books on Curiosity & Growth

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Book One

Explore

The Art of Cultivating Curiosity

What makes a person curious? Why do some moments spark lifelong passions while others quickly fade? In this engaging and insightful book, Matt Karlsven uses entertaining stories and empirical research to unlock the mysterious nature of curiosity. He debunks common myths about passion, presents a clear model of how curiosity actually works, and provides practical principles anyone can apply to cultivate curiosity and feed their passion in any situation.

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Book Two

9 Laws of the Curious

Master Life's Most Powerful Tool for Transformation

Curiosity is not just a fleeting interest—it's a core competency that drives exploration and discovery. This book presents nine fundamental laws designed to sharpen your curiosity and enhance your ability to learn, adapt, and take decisive action. Each law offers practical, research-backed strategies to cultivate a curiosity-driven mindset, helping you navigate uncertainty and tackle your toughest challenges with confidence.

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Matt Karlsven, PhD - Curiosity Expert and Author

About the Author

Matt Karlsven, PhD

Curiosity Researcher & Consultant

Matt Karlsven holds a PhD in Instructional Psychology & Technology from Brigham Young University, where his research focused on understanding and growing curiosity. As a Curiosity Consultant, he works with individuals, teams, and organizations across the globe to cultivate curiosity, passion, and what he calls the "Explore Mindset."

His research has uncovered multiple pathways to growing curiosity, increasing learner motivation, and bridging the gap between learning and doing. Matt has designed and managed research studies spanning qualitative interviewing, ethnographic observation, and randomized control trials—partnering with organizations in the United States, Peru, Colombia, and Ghana to develop training programs and measure real-world impact.

Outside of his work, Matt loves the outdoors, is a proud uncle to 15 nieces and nephews, and remains endlessly curious about what sparks the drive to learn.

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Ready to put curiosity into action? Explore practical guides, downloadable worksheets, and targeted strategies designed to help you apply the teachings from Matt's books to your specific situation.

For Teachers

Practical strategies to cultivate curiosity in the classroom, complete with examples and stories that make teaching more effective and enjoyable.

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For Sales Professionals

How cultivating curiosity leads to higher revenue, better conversations, and more enjoyable client relationships.

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For Parents

How curiosity transforms parenting into deeper connection, more meaningful communication, fewer power struggles, and greater joy.

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For Health & Fitness

Transform health from something you force yourself to do into something you're genuinely curious about—making change enjoyable and sustainable.

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For College Students

How curiosity makes school more meaningful, engaging, productive, and mentally healthy—turning "just survive" into genuine growth.

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For Job Seekers

Transform discouragement into momentum while identifying and landing the right opportunities through curiosity-driven discovery.

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